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Black 5.25 inch front bay panel with USB Type-A, Type-C, eSATA ports and multi-slot card reader

Hetai Tech

Hetai Tech 5.25" Front Panel USB 3.0 Hub Card Reader with USB 3.1 Type-C eSATA

SKU CH-BJ15-HVD7H

A 5.25" front-bay hub adds three USB 3.0 Type-A ports, one USB 3.1 Type-C port, an eSATA port and an 8-in-1 card reader supporting SD, CF, MS, XD, TF and M2 formats

  • Type8-in-1
  • Front-access USB 3.0 hub with three Type-A ports
  • USB 3.1 Type-C port on the front panel
  • eSATA port built into the drive bay
  • 8-in-1 card reader supports SD, CF, MS, XD, TF, M2
  • Fits any standard 5.25 inch front bay

Front-Panel Expansion for 5.25" Bays

This 5.25-inch front-panel unit adds three USB 3.0 Type-A ports, one USB 3.1 Type-C port, one eSATA port and an 8-in-1 card reader to a desktop PC. It fits any standard 5.25-inch drive bay and connects through a USB interface. The hub delivers up to 5 Gbps bandwidth and remains backward compatible with USB 2.0, 1.1 and 1.0 devices.

For Builders Needing Front Access to Multiple Media

The reader accepts SD, MMC, SDHC, CF, CF II, HS CF, MD, MS, MS Duo, MS Pro, XD, TF, T-Flash and M2 cards, covering legacy and current camera or phone media. It suits enthusiasts who want a single front-panel slot for cards, external drives and Type-C peripherals. Buyers whose cases lack a 5.25-inch bay or who only need internal card-reader headers should look elsewhere.

Single USB Internal Connection Required

The device operates through one USB header or port on the motherboard, so the system must have a spare USB 2.0 or 3.0 internal connector. No separate power cable or additional interface is mentioned in the specifications. Verify that your board provides this connection before purchasing.

Highlights

  • Front-access USB 3.0 hub with three Type-A ports
  • USB 3.1 Type-C port on the front panel
  • eSATA port built into the drive bay
  • 8-in-1 card reader supports SD, CF, MS, XD, TF, M2
  • Fits any standard 5.25 inch front bay

Specifications

Type8-in-1

Questions about this item

Which card formats does the 8-in-1 reader actually accept?

The reader handles SD, MMC, SDHC, CF, CF II, HS CF, MD, MS, MS Duo, MS Pro, XD, TF, T-Flash and M2 cards.

How much heat or noise does the panel add when running all day?

The unit has no fan or moving parts, so it adds no audible noise and negligible heat inside the case.

What internal connections must my motherboard already provide?

You need a free 5.25" front bay, an internal USB 3.0 header for the three Type-A ports and the Type-C port, plus an internal eSATA header for the eSATA port.

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